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YE18 BSZ

2018 Mazda 2

Red Petrol 1498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2026
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

54,436 mi
Last recorded54,436 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2018 Mazda 226,793 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE18 BSZ
MakeMazda
Model2
Year2018
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,498cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 May 2026 54,436 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 47,083 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 47,049 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin very thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2024 40,170 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 31,777 miles

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2022 25,201 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2021 18,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator damaged

Fail 9 Apr 2021 18,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower stickers in swept area

Nearside Front wing mirror indicator damaged

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

How Reliable is the Mazda 2?

Based on 1,902,862 MOT tests across 147,013 vehicles.

78.4%
Pass Rate
5,024
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
147,013
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 18,380
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 16,451
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YE18 BSZ is a 2018 Mazda 2 in Red with a 1,498cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2018 Mazda 2 models, the average MOT pass rate is 89.6% with a typical mileage of 26,793 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 2 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 18,380 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE18 BSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 2 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 8 years old, this Mazda 2 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was YE18 BSZ registered?

YE18 BSZ is a 2018 Mazda 2, first registered on 20 April 2018.

Is YE18 BSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE18 BSZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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